It’s been over a week since Valenciavarious points of Castile-La Mancha such as Albacete or Guadalajara and areas of Aragon were affected by the arrival of a DANA (Isolated Depression at High Levels) that we have rarely seen in Spain. The towns that border the capital of Turia were affected by an unprecedented catastrophe that has claimed the life of more than 200 people and has left serious material damage.
The entire population has mobilized to help the residents of Paiporta, Catarroja, chiva and the rest of the municipalities that have suffered the passage of DANA. For this reason, thousands of volunteers have gone to these places to support those affected in the cleanup efforts. However, experts issue the warning to be able protect health of all of them. This is what the nurse did Sara Lopez through his TikTok account.
The nurse’s notice to the volunteers
“There are things that we have to take into account that are extremely important because If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t expect to save, protect and help others.“explains López at the beginning of her video. The nurse states that after more than 60 hours with stagnant water it is more than likely the proliferation of bacteria and germs in water, air and surfaces. In fact, he says that the wounds caused by dirty material are leading many volunteers to visit hospitals and health centers because they are contaminated.
For this reason, the nurse has advised all volunteers carry special equipment. First of all, recommend the use of high wellies. For López, it is important that they “reach the knee,” since it is the only way to prevent “water from coming into contact with your skin.” Furthermore, he states that if they do not have this type of footwear, they could use old sneakers with a rigid fabric and cover their legs up to the knees with garbage bags and insulating tape.
To cover the hands, the glovessince they will remove dirt, mud, objects or furniture. In fact, Sara López goes further and assures that if they are from those for washing or gardeningmuch better. If you don’t have it, any other glove works, it can even be done with kitchen gloves.
And finally, it is essential use of the mask, especially from FPP2, since these isolate the environment. And the nurse adds: “These types of masks filter inspirationthat is, we cannot be infected by external things or at least we are less likely to be infected.
Leptospirosis, the disease of greatest concern
The leptospirosis It is one of the diseases that worries experts the most. In fact, the General Directorate of Public Health reported a few days ago of two probable cases of leptospira. It would be about two volunteers who carried out cleaning or debris removal tasks in two municipalities affected by DANA.
Also known as Weil’s disease In its most serious state it is transmitted in contaminated soil and water. With standing water due to flooding many people have been exposed. A leptospirosis infection can manifest itself in an average of 10 days and its symptoms can be: fever, nausea, vomiting, headache and muscle pain, diarrhea either hacking coughamong others.
Beware of other infections
This It is not the only infection that they face, but there are others. For example, the Hepatitis A. It is very contagious and can occur when wastewater mixes with drinking water. Hence, the consumption of bottled water is very important.
The gastroenteritis It is one of the most common diseases after floods. This infection can occur due to several bacteria: Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Shigella. It is possible to be infected through contaminated water and food.
You have to be careful with the cuts or wounds which must be cured immediately to avoid contagion of the Tetanus disease. It is caused by bacteria Clostridium tetani. It is true that the majority of the population may have had a vaccine (it is advisable to get a booster shot every 10 years), we must be vigilant.
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